Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Canton, MN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

398

Median Agei

38.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

94.2%375

Hispanic/Latino

3%12

Two or More

2.8%11

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.1%13

High School Diploma

38.3%98

Some College (<1 yr)

2.7%7

Some College (1+ yr)

14.1%36

Associate's Degree

18.8%48

Bachelor's Degree

10.5%27

Master's Degree

3.9%10

Doctorate

0.4%1

HS or Higher

93.8%

BA or Higher

14.8%

Graduate+

4.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$93,200

Median Renti

$610

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

83.7%149

Renter-Occupied

16.3%29

Total Units

179

Homeownership

83.7%

Vacancy Rate

0.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

14.1%21

$50K–$100K

43.6%65

$100K–$150K

24.8%37

$150K–$200K

11.4%17

$200K–$300K

4%6

$300K–$500K

1.3%2

$500K–$1M

0.7%1

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

Year Built

2000–2009

3.4%6

1990–1999

6.7%12

1980–1989

7.3%13

1970–1979

11.7%21

1960–1969

6.1%11

1950–1959

6.1%11

1940–1949

6.7%12

1939 or earlier

52%93

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

88.8%158

Electricity

7.9%14

Bottled/LP Gas

3.4%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$53,056

Mean Household Incomei

$65,301

Per Capita Incomei

$29,194

Poverty Ratei

19.3%

Unemploymenti

5.5%

Labor Forcei

217

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.9%7

$10K–$15K

6.2%11

$15K–$20K

5.1%9

$20K–$25K

4.5%8

$25K–$30K

1.7%3

$30K–$35K

3.4%6

$35K–$40K

3.9%7

$40K–$45K

10.1%18

$45K–$50K

9%16

$50K–$60K

6.7%12

$60K–$75K

4.5%8

$75K–$100K

24.2%43

$100K–$125K

4.5%8

$125K–$150K

6.7%12

$150K–$200K

4.5%8

$200K+

1.1%2

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers2 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

102.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

205

Avg. Commutei

27.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

205

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

32(11.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.2%Insured

7.8%Uninsured